New electricity price in Pakistan revealed

No relief in electricity bills is in sight after the federal cabinet approved the basic power tariff, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Thursday.

The cabinet fixed the basic electricity unit price for domestic consumers at Rs48. 84.  After sales tax, the electricity price per unit will go up to Rs57.63.  After adjustments and taxes, the electrify unit price will exceed Rs65.

The monthly tariff of non-projected domestic consumers from one to 100 units will increase by Rs 7.11 to Rs 23.59.

The monthly tariff of up to 200 units will cost Rs30.07 per unit while the per unit price for the electricity bill of up to 300 units consumer will be Rs 34.26,  up to 400 units consumer will pay Rs 39.15 per unit.

The monthly tariff per unit of up to 500 units will increase to Rs 41.36, 600 units Rs 42.78, 700 units Rs43.92,

The electricity price per unit for lifeline consumers using 50 units will remain at Rs 3.95 while Rs 7.74 per unit for consumers using up to 100 units per month.

Relief in electricity bills a far cry

As the coalition government took over, the people have been making a litany of complaints about inflation. People have been complaining that there is more uncertainty on the horizon as electricity prices in Pakistan have been soaring.

Many people have been forced to seek additional income, following sharp increases in the prices of essential commodities and electricity bills.  The government has been blaming the issue on the previous regime.

Though authorities announced a comprehensive campaign to curb power pilferage and control line losses, the common persons have not received a sigh of relief.